Peter & Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths
- Publisher
- First Second
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2018
- Category
- Animals, Mammals
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781626725614
- Publish Date
- Apr 2018
- List Price
- $25.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 10
- Grade: 1 to 5
Description
Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. But Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it from every place on Earth. When Ernesto leaves to have a grand adventure, Peter stays behind and frets. The two friends grow even closer in separation, as Peter the homebody expands his horizons and Ernesto the wanderer learns the value of home. With ridiculously cute art and simple, funny text, their reunion is even more adorable than you are imagining.
Laika Studios superstar artist, writer, and director Graham Annable brings all his significant powers to bear on this timeless friendship story for the youngest graphic novel readers.
About the author
Born in Northern Ontario, Canada, Graham Annable is a cartoonist and animator whose unique voice can be found in the form of graphic novels, film, and games. His past work has garnered Oscar and Eisner nominations, along with other notable awards throughout his career. When he's not doodling ideas for his latest project, you can usually find him walking the dogs with his wife and two boys.
Awards
- Nominated, Eisner Award Nominee
- Long-listed, Boing Boing Gift Guide
Editorial Reviews
"Annable's soft, expressive illustrations juxtapose Ernesto's easy, optimistic joy with Peter's apprehensive courage as they explore the world for the first time. Many readers will look forward to the next adventure. A solid pick for readers who have graduated from Elephant and Piggie, Frog and Toad, and Narwhal and Jelly"–Kirkus
"This is a funny, touching tale... The characters’ different notions of adventure and bravery recall other odd couple friendships, such as Mo Willems’s Elephant and Piggie and Holly Hobbie’s Toot and Puddle."–School Library Journal starred
"Annable’s gift for caricature and zippy dialogue shines through, as he celebrates his characters’ contrasting temperaments without a hint of snark."–Publishers Weekly
"Annable skillfully communicates a message that will be especially welcome to anxious kids—that sometimes small adventures take even more courage than big ones. Readers will be eager to reunite with Peter and Ernesto in the next installment of this new graphic novel series."–The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books